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late opening

[/leɪt ˈoʊpənɪŋ/]
nounpl: late openings
abertura tardia
1. The act or instance of opening a business, establishment, or event at a later time than usual
The store announced a late opening due to staff shortage.
A loja anunciou uma abertura tardia devido à falta de pessoal.
2. In sports, a delayed start of a game or match
The match had a late opening because of weather conditions.
A partida teve uma abertura tardia por causa das condições climáticas.
3. A market or trading session that begins after the scheduled time
The stock market experienced a late opening this morning.
O mercado de ações teve uma abertura tardia esta manhã.
Synonyms
delayed openingpostponed openinglate start
Antonyms
early openingprompt openingon-time opening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abertura tardia
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
atraso na abertura
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the delay aspect
Portugal
abertura atrasada
Common usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind schedule
running late
fashionably late
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